Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500, looks to continue momentum at Detroit Grand Prix

Driver Josef Newgarden leads an Indycar series returning this week to the streets of the Motor City for the Detroit...

Shields to fight Cornejo after Gabriels removed due to Voluntary Anti-Doping Association results

DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields has a new opponent for her marquee fight in the Motor City. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s middleweight...

Detroit Today: Checking in on Detroit sports after a controversial NFL Draft

Sports are a big part of Detroit’s culture. All the major stadiums sit within the city limits, and thousands show...

NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move that even surprised the first player they picked in the NFL draft....

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill talks NFL Draft, team culture, more

One of the most unpredictable NFL Drafts kicks off Thursday and Lions fans have been debating who Detroit will select...

NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy, 4 of them Lions

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy on Friday. Detroit Lions wide...

Casey steps down as Pistons coach after last game of season

CHICAGO (AP) — Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey stepped down after Sunday’s 103-81 loss to the Chicago Bulls to end...

UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company

WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A...

Former Lions player Mike Utley recalls his own tragic NFL injury after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is recovering following extensive medical treatment after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football...

What fueled the rise of sports betting in Michigan?

Two years ago, Michigan became the 15th state to legalize online gambling. Michiganders like their betting too — ranking 7th...

Jim Harbaugh calls Michigan president to say he’s staying

Jim Harbaugh is staying at Michigan, a decision he personally gave the school president to end another round of speculation that...

Unbeaten Michigan, Ohio State renew their storied college football rivalry

This year's college football game between Michigan and Ohio State could be one for the ages. The Big Ten rivals...